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Yes, I would tell them that it isn't okay to push. Then I would separate them.

@Maysprout: That is a little harder. The next time he came by (it sounds like he did it a few times) I would tell him that he needs to keep his hands to himself. I have spent a long time teaching 3-5 year olds gymnastics and crossfit so I don't have many qualms about those kinds of things. I also would have probably told the parent or the librarian.

@Maysprout: Yeah, he was doing it on purpose I would definitely hunt down a parent.

If the parent is there and doing something about it I will leave it alone but if the parent doesn't seem to be doing anything I will certainly say something to the child.

Yes, but not because of my little guy, mostly because kids come running up to touch our dog when we walk at the park. I scold them to stop and not touch a strange dog without asking. Fortunately it is rare, most of the time they ask first.

Yes, I'd intervene. If the kids were the same age, then no, but if one is older, they likely can't work it out.

I personally believe in the village approach to raising children, so I would for sure try to explain to the aggressor what's not okay to do. Then, I'd speak to the parent.

Yep. Even before I got pregnant, especially if I was in the gym and a child came in unsupervised. Usually it is just a firm *hands are not for hitting/pushing* or *please don't touch that, it's not yours* or something along those lines.

Haven't had to do that yet, but if someone is hurting or attempting to hurt my LO, I'd say something. I don';t care if their parents get mad, maybe if they said something themselves I wouldn't have to.